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Patent GB-2375392-A (GB)
Title: Phase profilometry system with telecentric projector
Inventor: KRANZ DAVID M
IPC: G01B11/25
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: An optical system (10) for computing a height of a target (22) on a surface includes a light projector (30) for projecting light. The light passes through a patterned reticle (32) and a projector lens (34) so as to illuminate the target (22) with an image of the pattern. The light is projected telecentrically between the reticle (32) and the projector lens (30), and a camera (42) is positioned along a receive optical path. The camera (42) receives an image of the target (22) through a receive lens (40). The target (22) and the pattern move at least three times with respect to each other, and the camera (42) acquires an image of the target (22) at each of at least three positions.
Patent GB-2381105-A (GB)
Title: Customer authentication using body feature information
Inventor: MIYASHITA TOSHIKAZU
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A customer authentication system for use, e.g., after a customer makes a reservation for a ticket and is later authenticated when the ticket is handed to the customer. At a portable terminal (e.g. portable telephone or PDA) (20, Figs. 1 and 3), a body feature of the customer such as a fingerprint is read and quantized to generate body feature information, and reservation information is input. The body feature information is encrypted, and then transmitted (e.g. via radio and Internet links) to a customer authentication device (40 and 40A, Figs. 1 and 3) at the ticket reservation centre, which stores the encrypted information. In a first embodiment (Figs. 1 and 2), the encrypted information is displayed on a screen of the portable terminal, and this is read by the authentication device. The previously stored encrypted information and the read encrypted information are decoded and compared to authenticate the customer and issue the ticket. In an alternative embodiment (Figs. 3 and 4), the body feature is also read and quantized at the authentication device: the previously stored encrypted information is decrypted and compared with this new body feature information to authenticate the customer.
Patent GB-2380311-A (GB)
Title: Disk cartridge data storage apparatus and method
Inventor: DECKERS STEPHEN V
IPC: G11B17/08
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Apparatus and method for data storage utilising a disk cartridge 110 comprising a hard disk 113 operably supported within a cartridge shell 111. The disk cartridge 110 can be stored in a communicatively isolated condition until required, whereupon the disk cartridge 110 can be communicatively linked to a read/write device 130 to transfer data there between. A plurality of disk cartridges 110 may be used in an automated library storage system 200, where they may be used in conjunction with tape cartridges 240. In such a case, the disk cartridges 110 preferably adhere to the same form factor as the tape cartridges 240.
Patent GB-2392556-A (GB)
Title: Insolation receiving electricity generator
Inventor: DUNSTAN DUNSTAN
IPC: H02S40/44
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A double-irradiated near-infrared photon and photovoltaic-energy relay (DIPPER) system has a body 1, a UV-light proof cover 2, a primary mirror system 3 to reflect and concentrate UVlight free insolation, a secondary mirror system 5 with a support system 4 to transmit photovoltaic and to reflect and concentrate near-infrared components of insolation, a single-crystal and amorphous silicon layered unit 6 with a support system 13 to convert photovoltaic insolation to electricity directly, a heat-pipe input section to receive heat, a heat-pipe 8 to transfer near-infrared energy via a heat-output section 9, a heat-engine generator-set 10 to receive and convert heat energy to electricity indirectly, extensible mirrors 11 to capture more insolation, a primary mirror support system 14, a sun-tracking optics system 15 to receive insolation, a fibre-optics cable and hollow support system 16 to transfer tracking data to the controls and a control system 12 to control the unit safely.
Patent GB-2392884-A (GB)
Title: A trailer for the transportation of game animal carcasses from points of kill
Inventor: GARDINER MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A trailer (2) for the transportation of game animal carcasses from points of kill, which trailer (2) comprises a base frame (4), a container frame (6) which fits on the base frame (4), a container (8) which fits on the container frame (6) and which is for holding the game animal carcasses, an end portion (10) which is mounted with respect to the base frame (4) such that the end portion (10) is positionable in an upright position to close the container (8) and in a down position to act as a ramp, winch means (12) for winching the game animal carcasses onto the trailer (2) via the end portion (10) when the end portion (10) is in the down position, wheels (14), and towing means (16) by which the trailer (2) is able to be towed, the container (8) being such that it contains the game animal carcasses and does not allow the game animal carcasses to contact parts of the trailer (2) that could contaminate the game animal carcasses during transport, the container (8) being made of a material that does not contaminate the game animal carcasses, and the trailer (2) being such that it is able to be dismantled into component parts and transported to the points of kill in a dismantled condition and assembled at the points of kill.
Patent GB-2393216-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine with rotary, eg part-spherical, valves
Inventor: SOZOU TAKIS
IPC: F01L7/02
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: The engine has an engine block defining one or more cylinders 1 each with an inlet 6 and an outlet able to be opened and closed selectively by rotatable valve means to allow fluid into and out of each cylinder at pre-determined times during each operating cycle of the engine. The valve means may take the form of a rotatable shaft 14 having pan-spherical portions 15 formed along its length so as to be positioned in respective inlets and outlets of each cylinder 1. The shaft 14 may extend though both the inlet and outlet ducts. The shaft 14 may be driven from the crankshaft at a rate of rotation equal to one-quarter or one-half of that of the crankshaft. The cylinder head 5 may be of two-part construction to facilitate assembly of the valve arrangement.
Patent GB-2391992-A (GB)
Title: Method of authentication
Inventor: GREEN SAMUEL EDWARD ANTHONY
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A Java applet (33) is downloaded from a web server (31) running on a server computer (6) to a web-browser (30) running on a client computer (5). The applet (33) enables the client computer (5) to collect biometric data such as spoken responses or fingerprints, to characterise the biometric data and to send characteristic data (35) to the authentication server (32) for further processing.
Patent GB-2377992-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic frequency selection in acoustic logging tools
Inventor: IKEGAMI TORU
IPC: G01V1/46
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A logging system has a sonde in a borehole, which transmits sonic waves with one or more dipole sources to optimally excite dipole flexural mode sonic waves in the borehole. The system first determines the Airy frequency of the borehole. Then, the dipole sources are fired at a dipole firing frequency selected based on the Airy frequency.
Patent GB-2378589-A (GB)
Title: Card retention mechanism with spring arm on cross bar
Inventor: ESKILDSEN STEVEN R
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 1999-05-20
Abstract: A card 90 which includes an electrical connector is slid into a cooperating receptacle 20,96 and is held in place by a retention stop 28,102. According to the invention the retention stop is on a spring arm mounted on a cross bar structure 22,100. An indent 92 can be provided for the stop to engage. The stop has an angled front face to allow easy insertion. The card 90 and receptacle 20,90 have side slide rails 24,94. The description also discloses a card extractor or ejector mechanism (fig 7).
Patent GB-2379855-A (GB)
Title: Dietary regime for companion animals
Inventor: BRUCE JENNIFER SUSAN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary regime for a companion animal. The dietary regime comprises feeding the companion animal a food product which is designed for administration for a particular event. The present invention includes a sequence of products for feeding at prescribed times or in a prescribed order to accommodate a physiological need or modify a physiological response.
Patent GB-2399554-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sun strip
Inventor: KELLY PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A thin plastic or vinyl sun strip for a vehicle. The sun strip bears advertising information and is intended to be used by a person wishing to sell the vehicle. In one embodiment, the sun strip has the phrase "For sale" printed on it. In a further embodiment, the sun strip has an area provided for the user to enter by hand details relating to the vehicle, such as make, model, year, mileage, specification, price and telephone number, in addition to the phase "For sale". A marker pen may be provided for this purpose. The sun strip clings self-adhesively to the windows of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2387375-A (GB)
Title: Composite boom for a load handling machine
Inventor: WAY RICHARD
IPC: B66C23/70
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A boom (12, Fig 1) for a load handling machine (10), the boom (12) has a mounting (20) by which the boom (12) is mounted on a body (11) of the machine (10), and first and second telescoped sections (24), the boom (12) carrying in use, at or towards its outermost end, a load handling implement (27), the second boom (24) section being telescoped within the first section and being extendible and retractable relative to the first boom sections (22) by actuating means, characterised in that at least one of the boom sections (22, 25) includes a plurality of walls 24a, 24b, 24c, 24d each being a web made at least predominantly of a composite material and where adjacent walls meet there being bearing member 35, 135, Fig 4 or (30a, Fig 5) which extend along a substantial length of the boom section (22, 25) to provide bearing surfaces during sliding of the second boom section (25) relative to the first boom section (22).
Patent GB-2400586-A (GB)
Title: An air bag with a pocket for retaining a strap
Inventor: NICHOLSON DAVID
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: An air bag 1 is disclosed which comprises an inflatable region and which has a strap 4 extending therefrom. The air bag defines a pocket 6, possibly within a mounting lug 5, to receive at least part 8 of the strap. The pocket may have a slit 7 or an open mouth (9 figure 2), and the air bag may be fabricated by a one-piece weaving technique. The invention also relates to a method of rolling or folding an air bag of this type, wherein the method comprises the steps of inserting at least part 8 of the strap into the pocket before effecting the rolling or folding of the air bag. In this way it is intended that the strap will be less likely to interfere with any machinery used during the folding or rolling process.
Patent GB-2401208-A (GB)
Title: Simulation at two different levels of complexity
Inventor: HAWKES RYCHARDE JEFFERY
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A technique for consistently simulating at two different complexities of simulation is described. This technique is particularly relevant to simulation of a creature-like autonomous agent (biological or artificial or hybrid). The model, in the particular case a model of the creature, comprises at least two portions. The first portion contains functions used in both of the different complexities of simulation. The second portion comprises two alternative versions, a first version for use in one complexity of simulation, and a second version for use in the other complexity of simulation.
Patent GB-2402025-A (GB)
Title: Keystream synchronisation by associating a single synchronisation indicator with a plurality of encryption portions
Inventor: CHATER-LEA DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A processor for producing an encryption keystream to encrypt information to be communicated from a first location to a second location, the processor comprising a keystream generator operable to generate a keystream; and a divider operable to divide the keystream into equally sized blocks each of which is to be allocated to encryption or decryption or synchronisation or includes a portion to be discarded, and wherein each of the blocks is sub-divided into portions which are to be allocated to encryption or decryption, synchronisation or discarding and wherein each block includes a plurality of encryption or decryption portions and only a single synchronisation portion.
Patent GB-2402860-A (GB)
Title: Grain tank cover for an agricultural harvester
Inventor: RAMON MARC EMIEL
IPC: A01D41/12
Filed: 2003-06-21
Abstract: A grain tank 10 of an agricultural harvester is described having a top formed with an opening. A cover 12 overlies the opening, and a lifting mechanism is provided for raising the cover to an elevated position. Side panels 14 extend between the cover 12 and the top of the grain tank 10 when the cover is in the elevated position to provide an enclosed extension volume that increases the storage capacity of the grain tank. At least two of the side panels 14 are rigidly and permanently connected to the cover 12. The cover 12 may be raised by operating a handle 60, which acts on arms 32, which act on legs 34.
Patent GB-2403813-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM
IPC: G02B30/31
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: In one aspect, a display apparatus comprises: an emissive spatial light modulator comprising an array of pixels 50 of organic electroluminescent material each arranged to output substantially polarised light; a switchable polariser 58, 60 being switchable between a first and a second polarisation mode in which the polariser passes light of respective polarisation components; and a birefringent lens 40 positioned to receive light from the spatial light modulator. The birefringent lens is arranged to direct light of a first polarisation component into a first directional distribution and to direct light of a second polarisation component into a second directional distribution different from the first directional distribution, the birefringent lens and the switchable polariser being positioned in series. In another aspect (see fig 8) a display apparatus comprises: an emissive spatial light modulator comprising an array of pixels each arranged to output randomly polarised light; a birefringent lens positioned to receive light from the spatial light modulator arranged in a first mode of operation of the display apparatus to direct light of a first polarisation component into a first directional distribution and in a second mode of operation of the display apparatus to direct light of a second polarisation component into a second directional distribution different from the first directional distribution; a quarter waveplate 84; and a linear polariser 66. The quarter waveplate is arranged between the spatial light modulator and the birefringent lens and the linear polariser is arranged on the opposite side of the birefringent lens from the quarter waveplate.
Patent GB-2386968-A (GB)
Title: A slide feeder with tapered separating pad
Inventor: TAHARA YOSHIHIRO
IPC: G03B23/02
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A slide feeder 10 has a first 23 and second 24 slide stock sections which feeds slide mounts 1 to an external appliance 11 which can be a slide scanner or projector. A slide carrying mechanism section 25 is disposed between the first 23 and second 24 slide stock sections, where in the first operation mode the slide carrying mechanism section 25 feeds the slide mounts 1 from the first slide stock section 23 to an external appliance 11 and then takes the slide mounts 1 and stocks them in the second slide stock section 24. The slide carrying mechanism 25 also includes a separating pad 42 having a taper surface 42A in order to strike the leading ends of the slid mounts 1, thereby separating the slide mounts 1 at the time of feeding.
Patent GB-2393496-A (GB)
Title: Unlocking a battery compartment cover of a wireless computer mouse by pushing downwards on an actuating piece
Inventor: KUO HSIAO-MING
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: An upper surface of a wireless computer mouse housing has a lockable rear piece 122 covering a battery compartment 110g, the rear piece 122 being released by pushing downwards on an actuating piece 121 of the housing, thus allowing battery replacement. The mouse also has a base 13 which receives electronic components 10 protected by a cover 103, and a front piece 120. The rear piece 122 slides on slots 110h, and the actuating piece 121 pivots on pillars 121a to release engagement of a block 122e with a protrusion 110e.
Patent GB-2408092-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger
Inventor: RAMEZANPOUR AHAD
IPC: F28F13/02
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A three-dimensional, staggered, counter flow heat exchanger comprises a series of interconnected heat exchange stages (S1,S2,S3,S4), each stage being formed by four types of cells (1,2,3,4). Each stage comprises at least three, spaced, parallel plates, and at least two further plates at right angles to the three, spaced, parallel plates. One of the further plates is positioned with respect to a first and a second of the spaced, parallel plates at one of the respective side, end portions of the stage, while another of the further plates is positioned between the second and a third of the spaced, parallel plates at the other end of the stage, and on the same respective side of the stage. The heat exchanger comprises a plurality of arrays, each formed of four heat exchange stages, with each stage of an array being turned through 90 degrees clockwise with respective to the next adjacent heat exchange stage. The respective further plates are preferably in the form of solid half-cylinders or the like. The cell constructions generally may be rectangular, trapezium-shaped, or triangular.
Patent GB-2413141-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: CLARKE KEITH
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: The barrier system, particularly for defining enclosures for in a street, comprises a number of barrier panels 30, each with first 31 and second 32 main faces, top 33 and bottom 34 sides and first 35 and second 36 sides, with at least one arm 50,51 extending from the first or second side and a receiving element 60,61 located in the other of the first and second sides for receiving the at least one arm of an adjacent panel so as to form a hinge. Each panel preferably defines a main barrier plane wit the or each arm extending at an angle from the main plane, with at least one arm preferably being curved. The barriers preferably include vertically orientated slots for receiving an arm, with locking elements being provided to retain the arm engaged with the slot. The system may include different size panels and the panels may be provided with supporting feet 70,80 and vertical foot extensions. One or more panels may include an opening 120 at its, in use, bottom side which may be designed to receive a weighting element that can be locked in place. The system may include lighting elements, proximity sensors and associated warning systems, electrical inputs and outputs, water inlet and outlets, signs, first aid kits, cleaning equipment, and flooring panels which can be used in association with the barrier panels. Also claimed is a method of constructing a barrier using the barrier system.
Patent GB-2414706-A (GB)
Title: Panel carrier device
Inventor: BUNKER KEITH VERNON
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A panel carrier device 1 for use by one person 2 where both hands of the person are required to be engaged in moving a large panel of sheet material 3. The carrier device 1 has a central column 4 with two spaced handles or hand grips 6,7 the column supporting a clamp means 11,13 at one end, and the clamp means having at least a single movable clamp jaw 13. The movable clamp jaw 13 may be of a cam shape so that it will have a self-closing action when a panel body is secured therein, and may be supported on a pivot on an extension 8 of the column 4. The clamp means may also include a fixed jaw or head 11 which may be spaced at an adjustable distance from the column 4 by means of notches 12.
Patent GB-2398760-A (GB)
Title: Trading cards
Inventor: BUTCHER JOHN
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A trading card has a representation of a sporting or other personality or an item of a collection, on one side; and a scratch card on the other side. The collector has not only an additional to his/her collection but also a chance to win a lotto or the like.
Patent GB-2413900-A (GB)
Title: Chip antenna with a feed arrangement to plural radiating elements including parasitic elements
Inventor: KIM HYUN HAK
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A chip antenna comprises a first radiating element 100 connected to a first feed electrode 110 and a second radiating element 200, in the form of a feed pattern 210 and a planar meander radiating pattern 220, which is also connected to the first feed electrode 110. A second feed electrode 300 is connected to the first electrode 110 and electrically coupled to a first parasitic radiating element 400 and a second parasitic radiating element 500 which is electrically coupled to the first parasitic radiating element 400 and comprises a plurality of parasitic patterns. The radiating elements 100, 200, 400 and 500 provide a complex combination of planar and three dimensional conductive formations within a multi-layered chip structure. The first parasitic radiating element 400 is perpendicular to the feed electrode 200 and the parasitic element patterns of the element 500 are perpendicular to the first parasitic element 400. The number, size and spacing of the parasitic element patterns arranged to traverse the first parasitic element 400 may be adjusted to alter the central frequency, the impedance and the bandwidth of the said parasitic radiating elements 400, 500 as well as the mutual impedance arising between the radiating elements 100, 200, 400 and 500. The chip antenna provides a compact multi-band unit which can be mounted in GSM, DCS and BT terminals.
Patent GB-2415177-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapping machine with wrap-retaining arm assembly
Inventor: NAEYAERT KAREL O R
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A machine 3 for wrapping sheet material round a bale of agricultural product comprises a table 10 for receiving the bale and rotating it about a first axis, a dispenser unit 22 for holding a roll of sheet material and dispensing it to the bale, apparatus 20, 21 for rotating the dispenser unit relative to the bale about a second axis, and an arm assembly (26, fig. 5). The arm assembly is moveable between a first position in which the arm assembly extends between the bale and the trajectory of the dispenser unit, and a second position in which the arm assembly is capable of holding an end of the sheet material. The arm assembly comprises a rotatable roller (43, fig. 5) extending lengthwise of the arm assembly, and a stationary guide member (44, fig. 5) extending outwardly from the roller (e.g. at a free end of the roller) and positioned to receive a border of the sheet material during the movement of the arm assembly.
Patent GB-2416975-A (GB)
Title: Support for fishing rod
Inventor: STUTCHBURY NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: A01K97/08
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A support (2) for a fishing rod is disclosed. The support comprises a resiliently deformable element comprising a body portion (4) and a pair of legs (8, 10) extending from the body portion. The legs are adapted to be deformed to cooperate to enable the support to be mounted to a support rail to grip the support rail, and enable a fishing rod to rest on the body portion when the support is mounted to the support rail.